New Delhi, India – A ski resort being developed in the western Himalaya Mountains will not only promote adventure sports and give India a chance to bid for the Winter Olympics, but also pioneer the concept of socially responsible tourism, its developers say. n”We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and plan to become … Continue reading Himalayan Ski Resort Developers Promise Socially Responsible Tourism
Whitefish, MT – Skiers and snowboarders at Whitefish Mountain Resort will have an easier time finding the services they need this ski season due to the completion of several major upgrades in time for the 2007-08 winter. n“We’ve listened to both locals and visitors tell us what they’re looking for,” said Dan Graves, president of … Continue reading Whitefish Mountain Resort Readies New Base Area for Ski Season
Calgary, Canada – ATCO Travel has signed a three-year agreement to become the official Travel Agency for Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA), the country’s alpine ski racing team. nACA Chief Executive Officer, Ken Read, said that ATCO Travel will provide both financial support and travel services to Alpine Canada Alpin. “ATCO Travel has joined our team … Continue reading ATCO Travel Named Official Travel Agency to Canadian Ski Team
Mt. Hood, OR – It was one of the two original lifts when Oregon’s Mt. Hood Meadows ski area opened in January, 1968. At that time it was referred to simply as “The North Lift”, rising 548 vertical feet from the base area and accessing terrain in the northern portion of the ski area’s permit … Continue reading Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Lift Renamed
Somerset, PA – Hidden Valley Four Seasons Resort, a ski and snowboard area tucked away in Pennsylvania’s scenic Laurel Highlands 60 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, is under new ownership just in time for the 2007-08 winter season. The Buncher Company, a prominent Pittsburgh real estate developer, completed the transaction late Friday with the Kettler family, … Continue reading Pennsylvania’s Hidden Valley Ski Area Sold
Queenstown, New Zealand – Volkswagen National Team representative 20-year-old Ben Griffin (Ohakune) continued his winning form this season to blitz the men’s field and clock another record result to win the 2007 giant slalom title at the Volkswagen National Alpine Ski Championships at Coronet Peak on Wednesday. nGriffin stamped his mark on the race from … Continue reading Giant Slalom Ski Racing Titles Awarded at Coronet Peak
Wanaka, New Zealand – Two local riders – Mitchell Brown (NZ) and Jossi Wells (NZ) – won on their home turf against some strong international competition in snowboard and ski half pipe at the Coke Zero Cardrona Games. Elijah Teter (USA) was just beaten out of first place by Brown in an exciting Final.